We're Lost? Surviving in the forest could depend on what you have in your pockets.

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Gonagain

Gonagain

2 жыл бұрын

Panic! That's what your first reaction is going to be when you realize that you're lost in the woods, and what you choose to do next will determine whether you live or die. The quote, "What's it gots in its pocketses?" (The Hobbit) comes to mind...
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@David-jo4gt
@David-jo4gt 2 жыл бұрын
If I get lost I'm calling Linda.
@1954shadow
@1954shadow 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t think of anyone I’d rather get lost with, than Linda, she would save my butt, guaranteed!
@RevThomasTroxell
@RevThomasTroxell 2 жыл бұрын
I have spent years camping and hiking in the deserts and mountains with my dog. A couple of years ago I found myself lost in the desert and low on water. If it wasn't for my dog finding our way back to camp I would probably died .. No matter how experienced you think you are, It could happen
@tomreichardt6044
@tomreichardt6044 2 жыл бұрын
I like to carry a knit winter hat in my goin' for a hike bag. It is important to keep your head warm in an emergency, but mainly I use it as a pad to sit on to keep my bum warm, dry, and comfortable.
@carlbrown8830
@carlbrown8830 2 жыл бұрын
When I was a teenager, my dad always bought me a bag of sunflower seeds when we went hunting...if you got lost, you could follow your trail of spit out shells back to where you came from. Here on the Oregon coast, staying dry is priority one, so we always carry a large trash bag on each of us to use as a tarp or parka. I always have my car keys on me, so I keep a small ferro stick and pen knife on my key ring. I used to have a tiny flashlight on it, but it died. I should probably replace it.
@xmavrick
@xmavrick 2 жыл бұрын
A couple of items I carry as well are spare eye glasses, a fusee for starting fires with wet wood and a army surplus poncho that doubles as a make shift shelter and finally a small section of duck tape wrapped around my trekking poles. But the Garmin Inreach is now our latest addition thanks to one of your previous videos. Also my wife and I both carry a compass as electronics are never a sure thing. As always Thanks for another informative video!
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the additional tips, Gary.
@rouxchat6033
@rouxchat6033 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh, yes, spare glasses. Adding that to my pack right now. ✅️
@mobile_noble4026
@mobile_noble4026 2 жыл бұрын
“you don’t know everything about me” 😂 With what Linda has with her you guys are prepared!
@CMC61
@CMC61 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Rick great video, when you emptied your pockets you overlooked your cell phone which you can have a compass app installed that can be used offline, no cell signal needed !
@morphergaming0531
@morphergaming0531 2 жыл бұрын
I'm hanging with Linda.😊 Never underestimate flat open terrains and consider what is the most valuable commodity for the environment and ration it to yourself. I have friends who went to desert to have a cookout just off the road. They cooked about a hundred feet from their car and decided to leave before the sun went down but they couldn't find their car. They repeatedly tried the car remote to locate it but were so confident that they would find it that they drank the last of their water supply mostly from anxiety. 10 hours later they walked upon their car that was parked in a depression in the landscape. They never located all of their cooking equipment that they slowly abandoned during their search, they have no idea how far away they walked. If they hadn't found the car the next day they wouldn't have survived without water and 100+ degrees. Their experience changed how I viewed the "flat" desert.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
We spend a lot of time in the desert, and I can see how that could easily happen. I'm really glad it turned out ok.
@timezone8876
@timezone8876 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I just read this story yesterday, (A 74-year-old man who got lost while hiking in northern Arizona last week was found dead with his dog, who survived, by his side).
@rouxchat6033
@rouxchat6033 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, read about that too. So sad. The dog was in very bad condition but did survive.
@arthurdavis9715
@arthurdavis9715 2 жыл бұрын
Aloha, thanks for the wonderful video. Seeing Linda reminded me that every year I was on Oahu the fire department would have to rescue some careless visitors who got lost. The one thing they always stressed was “stay on the trail'’. Good advice to me.
@richardr1891
@richardr1891 2 жыл бұрын
If you want to try something .... take apart your old "Barbecue Starters" .... even the Dollar Store ones ... once you break them apart inside next to the trigger is a spring, a coil, inside that coil a small magnet, a tiny capacitor and two wires .... it's about a half inch in size ... when you push down on it you compress the spring ... the spring then releases and quickly pushes the magnet through the coil which by induction creates a tiny electrical charge ... that charge is built up and stored in the small capacitor until it releases itself between the gap of the two wires as a spark .... there is no battery involved .. this tiny apparatus will always be able to spark unless you try real hard to break it ... it's made of nylon plastic .... I take those barbeque starters apart and put the mechanisms in places where I can just leave them and forget about them ... like in my vehicle, in back packs, coat pockets and pouches or with stuff I might carry around ... they won't catch fire on their own .. they won't be affected by moisture and take up almost no space ... it's like having a reusable match lying around for an emergency ... and they are mostly just thrown away ..
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
That's something I hadn't thought of. Thanks, Richard.
@cathybenadaro
@cathybenadaro 2 жыл бұрын
Follow the sun rise and sunset.
@timestamp.
@timestamp. 2 жыл бұрын
A matriarch full of knowledge is irreplaceable.💞
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Steve-Goff
@Steve-Goff 2 жыл бұрын
You don’t know everything about me. LOL. Best thing I’ve heard all week. Thanks for taking the time to show us your gear and sharing your knowledge
@Nomadiccamping
@Nomadiccamping 2 жыл бұрын
It is easy to get lost. It is good to have a compass
@TheGbortnick
@TheGbortnick 6 ай бұрын
this is probably one of the most important and interesting subjects in survival.
@gladegoodrich2297
@gladegoodrich2297 Жыл бұрын
Never get lost in the mountains. Always get lost in the Arizona desert because it all looks exactly the same. Be very careful especially in the summer!
@tm8747
@tm8747 2 жыл бұрын
for the ventureers out there or hikers, dollar store , or 99cent store or your best friend before you venture out. bic lighters i use gauze soaked in lighter fluid in a plastic sandwich bag, cotton balls, . 1 day i bought 6 bags of cotton balls, and thank god i took them with me, insulator for the cold night, packed them in my jacket, my shoes, tied the bottom of my pants above the ankle and filled more in the pant legs, but now its a emergency bag, 10.00 .
@chriswhite2151
@chriswhite2151 2 жыл бұрын
You guys are cute. The "stop and think" part is so extremely important. Also the part about keeping a mental map in your head. As you travel, pay attention to your landmarks. And stop and look back, to see what it looks like coming back.
@jeffpoplin558
@jeffpoplin558 2 жыл бұрын
"Stop and look back" - Exactly! I do this every time I park in a large parking lot and point out the view to folks with me. "That's the way back to the car." In the woods the "going back view" is even more important. Great survival tips, Rick and Linda.
@rouxchat6033
@rouxchat6033 2 жыл бұрын
Stacking stones or twigs and branches periodically along the way can be surprisingly helpful, as well.
@chriswhite2151
@chriswhite2151 2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffpoplin558 I like that part about telling others, too. Just the act of telling them cements it in your mind. And it helps train others, especially the young, to think that way too. And you never know what might occur that they have to return to the car without you. Now if I can only remember to do it every time I go to Walmart!
@Perry3377
@Perry3377 2 жыл бұрын
Good tips 👍. I always carry a lighter and a compass. One good tip is to periodically stop and take a look back at the trail. The trail always looks different on the way back. And I try to make mental notes of landmarks.. big stupp , large bolder , ext. Safe travels Perry
@billthompson5644
@billthompson5644 2 жыл бұрын
This is most definitely one of your better videos and that's a hard choice to make. I hope a lot of people watch this and heed your advice. Thank you guys both for making this video your advice is quite stellar.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bill.
@jackpualder1522
@jackpualder1522 2 жыл бұрын
I have seen panic set in less than 100 yards into a deer drive. There was eight of us about 75-100 yards apart and bordered buy three roads and a barbed wire fence. One member shot his rifle three times and took of running like a mad man. He ran past at least four people in our group and could not even acknowledge us when we yelled at him to stop even though he was only 20-30 yards in front of everybody. Panic is a real killer in the woods and it CAN happen to anybody. We finally got him to stop and he was so shook up that he never left camp for the next four days
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
People are funny, but we all have our idiosyncrasies to deal with. I think it's also a fear of being caught out in the woods at night that causes folks to make bad choices.
@johnpapp9397
@johnpapp9397 Жыл бұрын
A simple, inexpensive pocket compass can be a lifesaver on a short walk in the woods, or accidentally losing sight of your camp.
@abeautifullife5303
@abeautifullife5303 2 жыл бұрын
I carry a "go" bag in my car. But wouldn't help if I were out trekking in the woods. Probably need to take a look at what I have to see if anything needs changing or replenishing. Rick and Linda...you guys are awesome! Thanks again for your great survival advice!❤🙏🏻
@faealindell6901
@faealindell6901 2 жыл бұрын
Linda is my soulmate! I can feel my kids rolling their eyes at all the stuff I bring on a little hike! Impressed you fit it all in that small back pack!
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
I actually still have plenty of room for goodies.
@huckleberrychris
@huckleberrychris 2 жыл бұрын
I get lost going to the kitchen🤣
@3generations393
@3generations393 2 жыл бұрын
Great info Linda-thanks❣️ Oh-and you too Rick🌹. So very nice to see Linda healed & back enjoying adventures with her hubby again 🙏✌️🌎💞
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, she's doing a lot better. She's made more improvement this last week.
@3generations393
@3generations393 2 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain Can't keep a good woman down 😁💞
@cvx2dog549
@cvx2dog549 2 жыл бұрын
Watching your video brings back that panic feeling! Happened to me 50 years ago, ended up I was close to the car too. Ever since that incident I’ve become like Linda and gathered items that would help me to survive. Now the drone goes in the pack too! Great video!
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
A drone is a good tool to have in those situations. Thanks, Cvx2dog!
@TheRealJerseyJoe
@TheRealJerseyJoe 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips... this information can really save a life ! BTW - Another good tip if really lost is if you happen to reach a river, simply follow the banks of it downstream. Eventually, it will nearly always lead you to a population center. Good luck and stay safe !
@jamesrichardson1326
@jamesrichardson1326 2 жыл бұрын
It would be great if you could post a list of the items in Linda's pack. She is well set.
@williamrandall6472
@williamrandall6472 2 жыл бұрын
Tyvm for all the information you 2 care to share,too many lives needlessly lost
@bobham919
@bobham919 2 жыл бұрын
this video shows the real things needed. its not from a book. its from experience. rock on dude
@Lapeerphoto
@Lapeerphoto 2 жыл бұрын
People need to learn to use and navigate with their CELL PHONE when there is NO SERVICE. Everyone has a cellphone, they are NOT useless without service!!! It takes a few seconds to DL a offline maps of the area you'll be in, prior to losing service. You could do a whole video on this.
@598victor
@598victor 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
You're right about the offline maps. Thanks for bringing that up, we all learn from each other.
@richardhenry1969
@richardhenry1969 2 жыл бұрын
She's definitely a keeper.
@markparr7224
@markparr7224 2 жыл бұрын
Again, great tips Rick and Linda. Thanx. I only got lost once but it was scary, and it got pitch black and I had no flashlight, no food or survival gear. I got to the point where I fired my rifle three times, a couple times, I was running out of ammo, and I knew there were campers within earshot, but they never fired back. Luckily I finally saw their tent glowing thru the trees. When I got up to them, they said "Was that you that shot?" I said "Ya think?" Why didn't you fire back so I knew which direction to go? He said he had some guys out on the road looking? I said really? I think if I'm on a damn road, I can find my way out... duh? So, I might add, if you hear those shots, fire back so they know where you are.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good reminder about the 3 shots. Here in Montana, we hear shots while out and think that's someone who's plinking or shooting at varmints.
@markparr7224
@markparr7224 2 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain They taught that here in hunter safety class, that I took when I was like 12. (almost 50 years ago) Too bad others weren't paying attention...
@campingwiththeadamss8552
@campingwiththeadamss8552 2 жыл бұрын
Very good topic Rick and Linda. As I go out into the woods i tag my path in an unfamiliar area with small ribbons or string and I collect it on the way back to camp. Also, you can use anything like rocks, etc with a light color marker mark on them. boy scout thing from the 1960 era. Always water and poncho with cotton balls and vaseline and fire starter.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Scouts and caring fathers taught us a lot as kids.
@campingwiththeadamss8552
@campingwiththeadamss8552 2 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain Yes sir!
@jamespruett2849
@jamespruett2849 2 жыл бұрын
Linda # 1 camping partner she's prepared how did she get all that in a little back pack
@ChrisBooBoo
@ChrisBooBoo 2 жыл бұрын
Super video you two. Although my husband and I are not really the camping and outdoor type in our older age are two daughters and their families love to camp in the Rockies of Alberta and BC close to their homes. After seeing your video we are going to put together a survival pack something like Linda showed on the show tonight. This would be great for them to have when they are camping and doing their hikes way out in the bush. Thanks for all the tips and ideas that you helped us out with. We continue to enjoy your videos. George and Alison
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, George and Alison!
@wrbruce6100
@wrbruce6100 2 жыл бұрын
Good video my friend. Lot of useful information. One thing you didn’t have that is really good to have is two or three contractor garbage bags. You can cut a hole for your head and pull them over you for a rain coat, fill them full of pine needles or leaves for a soft bed to sit or lay on. Ground cover, wind breakers. Lot of useful things for a big garbage bags. A tube tent is another handy thing. They come in a bag as small as a space blanket. If you can know the edible wild plants in your area is good. The best thing is to mark your trail in unfamiliar areas. Take care.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips, especially about more uses for the garbage bags. Thanks, Willis!
@makalapuamegs1056
@makalapuamegs1056 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Your first tip is the best! When learning to scuba die my dive instructor drilled into us, panic you die! He was the dive instructor for the Navy Seals at Pearl Harbor. Saved my butt more than once!
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Rick got his scuba certification at Makua Beach. I was hapai at the time so had to sit that one out.
@makalapuamegs1056
@makalapuamegs1056 2 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain what year as that is where I did my certification dive! 76 or 77. Wouldn’t it be a small world if he was in my dive class. Doc was my instructor and I was Naui certified.
@jeffreydrake4876
@jeffreydrake4876 2 жыл бұрын
I always take a spare T-shirt & socks. If you’ve worked up a sweat it’s good to put on dry clothes prior to spending the night.
@debralane7408
@debralane7408 2 жыл бұрын
Very good information sometimes people don't think and you need to think when you're out there
@BettyBearsNomadicTravels
@BettyBearsNomadicTravels 2 жыл бұрын
love you both a ton. thank you. we can find ourselves in a sticky situation. I agree be prepared. It could be a matter of life or deaths
@HyperJoe
@HyperJoe 2 жыл бұрын
I'll tell ya, If You personally ever forgot or don't have something, Linda's got ya covered.. lol 👍🤠
@teresaf5480
@teresaf5480 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice !!! What a well done video 👍 I thoroughly enjoyed this. What great advice from both of you thank you so much for doing this video it's a great reminder of what could happen and be prepared.... and on a side note you two crack me up😂❤❤
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Go4Corvette
@Go4Corvette 2 жыл бұрын
Good, advice. For bears, I have 40 s&w, 45/70 gov, and 12g shotgun. I also carry bear spray, but like you said no good in the wind. Have fun, Mike
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it varies according to your situation. In Alaska, the native inhabitants have taken to ARs the last few years. One explained that 30rds of amour piercing works, even on Brown bears. That made the AR a great choice for a survival gun because FMJ doesn't destroy the meat as much and could be used on small game as needed. interesting and thinking outside the normal box.
@shadowcastre
@shadowcastre 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting video...! One thing though... I don't know why the survival manuals and everyone professes that always going down hill or following the water will lead you to safety. The reality of it is that if you choose to take this advice you only have a 50-50 shot of it taking you to safety. It may lead you to or through an area that is worse or more dangerous than your starting point! Thanks for the video...
@kevintrevors3921
@kevintrevors3921 2 жыл бұрын
I always have some rope also , good for a tarp !
@davidmcfatridge
@davidmcfatridge Жыл бұрын
In the PNW they say walk up to find a logging road. Walking down you end up in a cold dark valley usually a river and thick brush.
@deborahlh7747
@deborahlh7747 6 ай бұрын
You could also pack a small drone to assist you finding your way out.
@secondact7151
@secondact7151 2 жыл бұрын
I've heard heading down can get you in trouble. Number one to me is the second you get lost do a 180. Stop and think. Work your way back. Stopping thinking looking listening every 100 steps. Make some strips from the mylar blanket. Tie a few as you go with a note that includes the date, your name, direction you are going. If you must shelter make sure to tie out a death flag with mylar as well. Many of those we can't find sheltered and died of hypothermia in the night. Extremely hard to locate. If you shelter and become too weak to get the attention of a rescuer that mylar note could save your life. Also make sure someone knows when to expect you back and approximately where you are. Be aware of anyone missing historically in the area. If you find any items of interest GPS the location and notify the authorities.
@shirleyhall1924
@shirleyhall1924 2 жыл бұрын
Yep....I'm going hiking with Linda. 🙂👣🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️
@patricklondon6006
@patricklondon6006 2 жыл бұрын
Great information you two...People are always telling me to get lost. So far I've always found my way back. Hahaha
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Tell them no worries, your pockets are full!
@helloitsdawn
@helloitsdawn 2 жыл бұрын
Linda is prepared!
@jwagnermail
@jwagnermail 2 жыл бұрын
The strategy for using your cell phone is different in the eastern US, we have very few areas where you can't get some sort of signal. In the east, you should turn you phone off (or airplane mode) to conserve the battery while hiking. Then if you get lost, you should hike to the top of the highest mountain that is in reasonable hiking distance. If you can't get a voice call out, you may be able to text a message. This is the opposite of the advice that says "follow water down", but if the way down is rough ground with a lot of brush to fight, going up may be the better strategy.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that, J Wagner.
@davec9244
@davec9244 2 жыл бұрын
That is all good advice hope people will lesion and learn! and ALL stay safe thank you!
@largelarry2126
@largelarry2126 2 жыл бұрын
Videos like this save lives along with being entertaining.
@sarahmoore3831
@sarahmoore3831 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great advice. plan to pack better for my hikes. love watching you, I learn so much.
@SouthernPatriot1
@SouthernPatriot1 2 жыл бұрын
I have a bag just like Linda’s…she’s packing the 10c’s of wilderness survival. Great loadout you too, Rick. Great tips. Thanks again for another great informational video. Have a blessed day.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
You and Linda would get along great. She even practices with her slingshot frequently. Oh, get one with flat bands, they shoot better.
@SouthernPatriot1
@SouthernPatriot1 2 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain I was just thinking that same thing…come on Linda show me you #slingshotchallange video 😉😂🤗
@brucebryan2806
@brucebryan2806 2 жыл бұрын
I love your posts but the main thing you missed was when you arrive at your site find a land mark a mountain, rock formations what ever and remember where you are in accordance ... And Linda great pack crushed up ramen noodles and seasoning packs are very light weight and consumable. Pine cones also are fast hot burning feul but what you suggested are life savers.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Thanks, Bruce!
@dogpatch75
@dogpatch75 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent discussion. Another valuable tool not mentioned is how you can keep track of your direction of travel by being aware of weather. Keep up with forecasts and the general wind direction that is present for the day. Cloud and weather movement can generally be related to compass direction in the short term. While terrain features can alter wind direction at the surface, just keep an eye on the clouds. They can be very revealing.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Very good point, Dogpatch75.
@davids.4760
@davids.4760 4 ай бұрын
It really just boils down to learning woodsmanship. 50 years ago, venturing into the wilderness without woodsmanship was like diving into a lake without knowing how to swim. People just seemed to have some sense, and some awareness of consequences. These days people have a notion that there is a contract with nature where nothing bad can happen to them. They also expect technology to be a safety net. Cell phones and even GPS type emergency devices very often fail in a crisis. There have been many cases where lost hikers have been found dead WITH a GPS signal device that did not function. Extreme cold, a dead battery, or being in a circumstance where the device cannot see the sky, can lead to failure. Sometimes the very first time in life that young people confront consequences is when they are in a life threatening circumstance. It often leads to their death. Maybe if they had fallen off their bike without a helmet a few times, they would have more respect for consequences? Every generation seems more clueless than the last. I encounter these people all the time now, wearing flip flops, shorts, carrying nothing, and walking down the trail jabbering and oblivious to everything around them. I just make the sign of the cross and walk on. Sorry for the rant. Here's a tip that might help. Any time you are out hiking, stop every now and then and take a good look behind you. Make mental notes about what you see. Notice landmarks, and details that you can check off on the way back. Be aware of time. It's surprising how different everything will look and feel going back. Very often people will turn around at the end of a long hike and realize that nothing looks familiar. They quickly wander off course, and become "lost". Millions of dollars every year are spent recovering these people, and I really think that people must start taking more responsibility. Maybe even buy insurance to cover the cost of their recovery. I was a member of S&R for many years, and most of the callouts were for things that could have easily been prevented.
@fatray2922
@fatray2922 2 жыл бұрын
Always sage advice on this channel !!
@FirstSuiGeneris
@FirstSuiGeneris 2 жыл бұрын
I always wear a watch with hands and can use the watch as a compass; it is not perfect but will get you close. Knowing that mosses grow on the north of trees, rocks, and most hard objects. Always go in as a team and have topographic maps of the area; never go alone, not unless you have the skill to get un-lost! Even the best of us still get lost for a few minutes.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
I've been confused in the woods! It was enlightening.
@FirstSuiGeneris
@FirstSuiGeneris 2 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain can be very enlightening! : )
@HalkerVeil
@HalkerVeil 2 жыл бұрын
Isn't that why bear spray is gel based now? Wind isn't going to affect that unless you're in a storm. Then you got bigger problems anyway.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not aware of an upgraded bear spray and I'll certainly look into it. Thanks!
@BettyBearsNomadicTravels
@BettyBearsNomadicTravels 2 жыл бұрын
Such great information. So happy you were not really lost. Great Video.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Betty Bear!
@oliviagraceson6318
@oliviagraceson6318 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you both. Glad to see Linda and you to see you,. Both.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment, Olivia.
@donzachman7430
@donzachman7430 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I needed this info
@territ8837
@territ8837 2 жыл бұрын
Linda wins! Well, you did have the Garmin in-reach…
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing that!
@sharir1679
@sharir1679 2 жыл бұрын
I know I am a bit late watching this video but another thing I think about and usually have in my pocket if I'm going out is a couple days of my medication.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thats a good thing to remember, Shari. Most of us have to take some sort of medication daily. Thank you.
@DannyB-cs9vx
@DannyB-cs9vx 2 жыл бұрын
Good to carry bright markers, (Like survey tape). When lost hang it from a tree. Then circle the area never losing sight of your marker. This will keep you from going miles in the wrong direction. You can place a second marker in the direction you think is correct, (within sight of the first marker). Then circle that never losing sight of it. When going into the woods to find a place to relieve yourself, Hang a marker on the trail that you are leaving and don't lose sight of it.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Danny, that's a great tip.
@mobileliving2764
@mobileliving2764 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice
@scenicdriveways6708
@scenicdriveways6708 2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. I really enjoyed this one. I carry a lot of stuff in my pants pockets and in my vest. Just went through my small game hunting rucksack yesterday. It's "mostly sticked, but there are a few things I need to add to it. I always have my GPS with me when hunting, and I always carry plenty of spare batteries for it too. The first thing I do when I get to where I'm going is to mark the location of my truck as a waypoint. This way if I get turned around I can just go into my waypoints, click on my truck and it will take me back to it.
@tetsubin64
@tetsubin64 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the pointers.
@miask
@miask 2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! Linda is so organized! I want to be Linda some day! We used to spend lots of time up in the Blue Ridge hiking, fishing and biking. We always carried a 1st aid kit (which came in handy), water of course, we were lucky to know of several springs where we could refill, snacks, tarp, emergency blankets, flashlight, bandannas and a knife. You can’t carry firearms in the Shenandoah Park. Oh I think my husband carried camping matches. We never got lost, thank goodness.
@janedelaney7
@janedelaney7 2 жыл бұрын
Life saving advice...thank you!
@jamespatterson1433
@jamespatterson1433 2 жыл бұрын
Impressive
@sharonl8357
@sharonl8357 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome advice. I carry a pack but after seeing this video I have several items I'm definitely going to add!
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@deeanderson5670
@deeanderson5670 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Lots of good to know ideas. Having had the experience of getting into trouble within 2 miles of my home in moutains you never know what will happen to you. Little things can sure save your life. Thanks again
@dougjohnston156
@dougjohnston156 2 жыл бұрын
Great content and advice so much food for thought I am planning my carry along bag. Thank you.
@bobfincher1767
@bobfincher1767 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@JR-qw6eb
@JR-qw6eb 2 жыл бұрын
You two always have great tips! Thank you so much!
@dritch2472
@dritch2472 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful information.
@lyndapayne1680
@lyndapayne1680 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. I have to go through the daypack in preparation for camping season here in Montana this year. Good times.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Good plan. I need to replace the energy bars and go over my medical kit.
@ednataylor6621
@ednataylor6621 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both for the information and advice love ❤️ you guys
@FishMH
@FishMH 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent EDC pack for everything! Nice thought for every emergency, every situation for he and any partner you travel,hike with.You two are awesome presentors.Every survival too one could share thanks!! lucky
@WilliamWebber-wn3zu
@WilliamWebber-wn3zu 8 ай бұрын
Another awesome video ! Thanks.
@badgerpa9
@badgerpa9 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I used to carry some supplies and varied it by where we where when I took my kids on day long hikes. In the mountains I was taught to keep your coat in arms reach at all times. Stay safe and healthy.
@doramedley1877
@doramedley1877 Жыл бұрын
I don't have experience hiking but when I do hike I'm going to remember your video. It's a very important and useful one thank you both!
@gonagain
@gonagain Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@onoffroad
@onoffroad 2 жыл бұрын
Great episode! The only thing I would add to Linda's first aid tin is a triangle bandage.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we'll add that in.
@sharonsteele8915
@sharonsteele8915 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a very informative video, hopefully will save many lives..👍🤗
@joerabid8313
@joerabid8313 2 жыл бұрын
I always carry a Brunton compass and peanut butter, water in my backpack, Can survive for days. Getting lost is no fun! A U.S. Military Surplus Mosquito Net in summer time.
@DanPopeko
@DanPopeko 2 жыл бұрын
A very good video. Thanks. Excellent information.
@dougblalock5175
@dougblalock5175 2 жыл бұрын
Great show!
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Doug!
@w.a.stewart3191
@w.a.stewart3191 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jamesrichardson1326
@jamesrichardson1326 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Linda and Rick
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, James.
@aztrails1
@aztrails1 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, so useful. Thanks.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@flaminraymin8
@flaminraymin8 2 жыл бұрын
God bless
@hawong5379
@hawong5379 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your info. When most people were only showing off their expensive gadgets, very few people will share their life's experiences and lessons they have learned. Thanks again for your teaching. You pairs are amazing !
@gonagain
@gonagain Жыл бұрын
Thank you, HA Wong. We appreciate your comment.
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